CBC/MPV came back high (12) - will this stop me from having liposuction and a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Thank you for your question. I perform many BBL & tummy tuck combo procedures at my practice. But, if you're considering having the procedures done individually, then it makes sense to do the tummy tuck first. Then 4-5 months later, a BBL can be performed. The reason being that if you have...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

​Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

It’s common for patients to have temporary changes in skin sensation after liposuction. This typically resolves by 2 to 3 months. The process or reason it’s called neurapraxia. Typically Liposuction does not cause nerves to be cut but in order for nerves to function they need a fat coding cal...

Hello, and thanks for your question. I would recommend gaining at least 10-15 pounds in order to have a more noticeable result. Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of...

Actual results from continuous pressure are unlikely to happen because of a change in fat distribution. If pressure configuration such as a waist trainer actually creates permanent change it is more likely based on skeletal structure changing with pressure over time. There is no evidence that...